Samura Mad Bull Serbian Chef's Knife 180 mm, Black & Red Handle

The Samura Mad Bull Serbian chef's knife is a versatile kitchen cleaver, built as a tribute to a traditional Serbian design. Its broad 180 mm blade takes on meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. The hand-forged blade is AUS-8 stainless steel with a hammered finish, and the handle is black and red G-10.Blade and steelThe blade is hand forged from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel and hardened to 58–59 HRC. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and this hardness gives you a durable edge that you can bring back on a whetstone without much effort. The hammered finish gives the blade a distinctive, textured look.The blade is 120 mm high, a broad cleaver profile that keeps your knuckles clear of the board as you chop. It has a convex edge: the sides of the blade curve gently down to the cutting line instead of meeting at a flat bevel, which leaves more steel behind the edge.Handle and balanceThe handle is made of G-10 in black and red. G-10 is a high-pressure laminate of glass cloth and epoxy resin, a hard-wearing material that resists moisture. An AUS-8 bolster joins the blade to the handle, and the full-tang construction carries the steel through the handle for a sturdy build. The knife weighs 633 g and measures 300 mm overall, so it has the heft you expect from a cleaver.Best uses Slicing and portioning meat Chopping meat into smaller pieces Cutting and portioning fish Chopping and slicing vegetables Cutting fruit Care and sharpeningRinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and do not leave it in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, take care with food that contains bones, and leave frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, and never test the edge with bare hands; use a piece of paper.About the Mad Bull seriesThe Mad Bull series is SAMURA's tribute to the culinary tradition of the Serbian chef's knife. It brings together high-quality steel, full-tang construction and hand forging, and like all SAMURA knives, this knife comes with a 2-year warranty.